MARS HILL – Anna S. Orser, 88, died March 17, 2009, surrounded by her family, at home. She was born Feb. 10, 1921, in Mars Hill, the daughter of Elbridge “Lee” and Jessie (Ford) Shaw. Anna grew up in Mars Hill and was a graduate of Aroostook Central Institute. She owned and operated the Lobster Pot for 26 years. She was famous for her fried clams and potato salad. Anna helped start Mars Hill and Blaine Recreation Association in 1964 and served until 1989. She was well known as an avid local sports fan and enjoyed watching the Red Sox. She was a great supporter of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren involved in sports. Anna was most fond of her family that survive her, two daughters, Gayle McGaughy and a son-in-law, David Thomas, of Eugene, Ore., and Jackie Lundeen and her husband, Garth, of Mars Hill; four grandchildren, Trent Lundeen and his wife, Kelly, Stephanie McLaughlin and her husband, Ward, of Mars Hill, Lanny McGaughy and his wife, Trina, of Philomath, Ore., and Charis McGaughy and her husband, Jeff Croissant, of Eugene, Ore.; nine great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Brittany and Courtney Lundeen, Taylor and Logan McLaughlin, all of Mars Hill, Maya and Jolie Croissant of Eugene, Ore., Megan and Jake McGaughy of Philomath, Ore.; four sisters-in-law, Marie Pulcifur, Phyllis Shaw, Vera Shaw and Barbara Shaw; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, James Orser, she was predeceased by a special granddaughter, Melanie Lundeen, in 1978; five brothers, Hardin, Bob, Pat, Blackie and Vaughn Shaw; and two sisters, Lena Kilpatrick and Sadie Crichton. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Duncan Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill, with the Rev. Daniel Blevins officiating. Relatives and friends may call 1 p.m. until the time of service. A spring interment will take place at Kings Grove Cemetery, Mars Hill. Those who wish may donate in her memory to Mars Hill and Blaine Memorial Recreation Fund, care of Town of Mars Hill, P.O. Box 449, Mars Hill, ME 04758. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
ANNA S. ORSER
